Iran arsenal

Iran's decision to release seized Talara tanker opens many questions about Hormuz safety - analysis

The incident shows how easily Iran can still harass shipping. It’s unclear whether Iran received a warning from the US or released the vessel for other reasons.

 AN IRANIAN military ship takes part in a drill in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman, near the Strait of Hormuz, in 2022.
 A missile is launched during an exercise of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy in the south of Iran, in this picture obtained on January 17, 2023.

More missiles and longer range: Iranian naval official claims Sabalan Destroyer improves capability

 Iranian satellite carrier rocket "Simorgh" is seen in an unknown location in Iran, in this picture obtained on December 30, 2021.

Iran launches second satellite this year into orbit, state media says

 A satellite photo shows suspected tunnel expansion (in the upper-right quadrant of the picture) at Shahid Modarres Garrison, near Tehran, Iran, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on July 5, 2024.

Iran expanding missile production in new satellite photos, sources say - report


Lapid wasted time, failed to halt disastrous Iran deal, Netanyahu says

Netanyahu said he was "more concerned about Iran in the aftermath of his meeting with his chief political rival" Lapid than before the meeting.

 Prime Minister Yair Lapid briefs opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu on Iran, August 29, 2022.

Did Iran copy Israeli missiles for its drone production? - analysis

A Ukrainian report claiming that Iran copied Israel's Spike anti-missile tank and put it on a drone has been circulating in Iran - exactly how Iran wants.

 This photo was taken at the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day 2022 parade in Tehran.

Iran says it is major defense industry power - is it true? - analysis

While it is true Iran has made impressive advances, Raisi is trying to show that his administration is able to get around the sanctions and improve Iran’s standing.

 A military tank is seen during an Iranian Army exercise dubbed 'Zulfiqar 1400', in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this picture obtained on November 7, 2021.

Iran, US to resume talks in Vienna tomorrow

The negotiations set to begin on Thursday will be the first talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal since June.

 Delegates from Iran attend the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference in New York City, New York, US, August 1, 2022.

Iran’s missiles, drone arsenal a growing 'destabilizing threat' - report

Its missile arsenal was designed to be an asymmetric kind of threat because Iran has a weak conventional army and weak air force.

Iranian missiles are seen at a new "missile city" of Iran's Revolutionary Guards naval unit at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this picture obtained on March 15, 2021.

Natanz: Iran tried playing the West but got outmaneuvered by Israel

There are indications that the disruptions in Natanz were the result of a cyberattack, and, as always, all eyes are on Israel when these things happen.

THE NATANZ uranium enrichment facility 250 km. south of Tehran.

Iran's foreign ministry rejects 'step-by-step' lifting of sanctions

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Saturday that Tehran was opposed to any gradual easing of sanctions.

A general view of the Bushehr main nuclear reactor, Iran

Iran says it made five major military improvements last year

Iran has improved several key military capabilities, from expanding its drone fleet to a christening a new naval vessel.

Iran holds military drills as tensions rise with US

Iran's Zarif: If Iran wanted, we would already have a nuclear weapon

Zarif said that the uranium enriched by the Islamic republic could immediately be scaled back to comply with the nuclear deal if the US lifts sanctions.

FILE PHOTO: Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif looks on during a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in Moscow, Russia December 30, 2019.

Iran’s nuke program ‘present’ to Biden

US President-elect Joe Biden may have less time to prepare for dealing with Iran than he thought.

A handout satellite image shows a closeup view of a building damaged by fire at the Natanz nuclear facility in Natanz, Iran July 8, 2020.

Iran claims new 'kamikaze' drone, smart bomb, EW capabilities

Iran's Tasnim says the country closely watched the success of Azerbaijan's drones in the recent conflict to learn from the experience

An Iranian Shahed 171 drone dropping a bomb as part of a military exercise in the Gulf, in Iran